As apps and iPads take over the world, reading can easily become one of the hobbies pushed under the rug. It’s sometimes easie
r to give your child an educational game to play or to place them in front of the TV to watch Barney. Private schools in Orlando, on the other hand, encourage reading with your children instead. Although schedules may get busy, the benefits far outweigh the cons. Here is a list of engaging books to read with your child:
Younger Kids
- The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
- Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
- The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne
- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
- The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
- Curious George by Hans Augusto Rey
- Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell
Older Kids
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
- Eragon by Christopher Paolini
- Nancy Drew Series
- Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
- The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne
Here are just a few of the many books that your child could benefit from. Although these aren’t your typical textbooks filled with practice sentences or math times tables, these books will bring out the imagination within your child. Imagination is a great way for your children to learn while at home. Practice attention span by reading a chapter or two a night. Start with shorter books or series and then move on to more in-depth stories and novels.
When your child isn’t at school, they rely on you to reinforce the lessons they’re taught at private schools in Orlando. Taking the time to read with your child is an important step to take when teaching your children to grow into a well-rounded adult, academically, physically, and socially. If you’re looking for more tips and tricks or looking to schedule a tour, contact us today!
